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... battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel...
... battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel...
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...; Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel...
...; Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel...
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... to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and all operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22
... to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and all operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22
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www.gateway.com 2 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Screw 3 Unplug the two antenna cables. 4 Move the antenna cables out of the way. 23
www.gateway.com 2 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Screw 3 Unplug the two antenna cables. 4 Move the antenna cables out of the way. 23
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Replacing Notebook Components 5 If the wireless card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at each side of the card until the card tilts up. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, remove the screw. Screw 24
Replacing Notebook Components 5 If the wireless card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at each side of the card until the card tilts up. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, remove the screw. Screw 24
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... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 6 Pull the old card out of the way. 9 If the wireless card is held by clips, press the card down until it clicks into the empty slot. This card is... card slot. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the slot. 7 Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and slide it into place. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 10 Reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the black...
... does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in one direction. www.gateway.com 6 Pull the old card out of the way. 9 If the wireless card is held by clips, press the card down until it clicks into the empty slot. This card is... card slot. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the slot. 7 Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and slide it into place. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, replace the screw. 10 Reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the black...
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Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33
Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33
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... the way across. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in Step 3. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place.
... the way across. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in Step 3. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place.
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Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open... the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this...
Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open... the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this...
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www.gateway.com 11 Slide the antenna cables through the retaining clips, under the system board, then into the wireless card area. 12 Slide the LCD video cable under the retaining clips, then plug the LCD video connector into the notebook. 13 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 14 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 15 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 41
www.gateway.com 11 Slide the antenna cables through the retaining clips, under the system board, then into the wireless card area. 12 Slide the LCD video cable under the retaining clips, then plug the LCD video connector into the notebook. 13 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 14 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 15 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 41
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... only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38...: Flat-blade driver - OR - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
... only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38...: Flat-blade driver - OR - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
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... keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 19 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. www.gateway.com 10 Unplug both cables from the front of the LCD panel assembly removed in Step 7. 16 Replace the four or six rubber inserts onto... together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45
... keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 19 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. www.gateway.com 10 Unplug both cables from the front of the LCD panel assembly removed in Step 7. 16 Replace the four or six rubber inserts onto... together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45
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... (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38.... 46 Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover"...
... (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38.... 46 Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover"...
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... into the inverter. Important The inverter may be either at the bottom. 13 Place the new LCD panel into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 50 Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page 29. 22 Plug the antenna cables into the existing LCD...
... into the inverter. Important The inverter may be either at the bottom. 13 Place the new LCD panel into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 50 Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page 29. 22 Plug the antenna cables into the existing LCD...
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... in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions...blade driver - Do not force a new lid to connect to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" ...
... in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions...blade driver - Do not force a new lid to connect to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 29. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 55 www.gateway.com 15 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 29. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 55 www.gateway.com 15 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the...
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... the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in...
... the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in...
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... the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 58
... the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 58
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... of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black ...DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following ...
... of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black ...DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 4 Remove the hard drive kit by following ...
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www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card ... the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 61
www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card ... the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 19 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 61